Free Classes on Medication Safety in Tigard & Fall Prevention in Salem Next Week

Oregon Care Partners is offering exceptional free training opportunities for caregivers in Tigard and Salem next week. Delve into the age-related risks associated with common prescription and over-the-counter medicines and explore strategies to improve medication safety for the person in your care in Tigard on Tuesday, May 14. Safe Medication Use in Older Adults will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Portland Tigard Hotel from 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm. On Friday in Salem, discover evidence-based fall prevention strategies to significantly reduce the risk of fall-related injuries, a leading cause of hospitalizations for older adults. Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Falls is scheduled on May 17 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Salem Health Community Health Center (CHEC) located within the Salem Hospital.

In-person and online classes from Oregon Care Partners are available to anyone living or working in Oregon at no cost, offering an invaluable resource for individuals who work with and care for older adults and individuals living with dementia. “The knowledge and skills gained from Oregon Care Partners training programs can help caregivers feel more confident and capable in their roles, ultimately improving the quality of care they are able to provide,” care professional Zulfa Airgosh at a Multnomah County Assisted Living Community, said of the training. Follow the links below to register and reserve your seat. Continue reading for information about other upcoming free training opportunities from Oregon Care Partners, including classes coming soon to Oregon City, Beaverton, and McMinnville.

TIGARD – Tuesday, May 14
Safe Medication Use in Older Adults
Hampton Inn & Suites Portland Tigard
1:00 pm – 4:15 pm | CEUs 3.0

SALEM – Friday, May 17
Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Falls
Salem Health Community Health Education Center (CHEC)
8:00 am – 12:30 pm | CEUs 4.0

2024 Teepa Snow Dementia Care Conference

Learn with internationally recognized dementia care specialist Teepa Snow at this free one-day event from Oregon Care Partners. Registration for the conference is required.

SALEM – Tuesday, June 18
Registration Opens May 21 at Noon.
Teepa Snow Dementia Care Conference – Navigating Challenging Behaviors: Positive Approaches® to Surprising and Stressful Situations in Dementia Care
Salem Convention Center
9:00 am – 3:30 pm | CEUs 5.0

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In-Person Classes

Learn with expert instructors in the classroom. Interactive lessons and hands-on skills practice can help you provide safe and effective care.

OREGON CITY – Monday, May 20
Life Enrichment
Providence Willamette Falls Community Center
9:00 am – 12:15 pm | CEUs 3.0

BEAVERTON – Thursday, May 23
Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (PAC)
Beaverton City Library
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm | CEUs 3.0

MCMINNVILLE – Thursday, May 30
Challenging Behaviors: Effective Approaches to Common Behaviors in the Non-Dementia Adult Population
Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville
8:00 am – 12:30 pm | CEUs 4.0

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Instructor-Led Webinars

Join high-quality instructor-led training from the convenience of an internet-connected computer, smart phone, or tablet.

WEBINAR – Friday, May 10
Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (PAC)
9:00 am – 11:00 am | CEUs 2.0

WEBINAR – Tuesday, May 14
Beyond Cultural Awareness: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Long-Term Care
8:00 am – 12:30 pm | CEUs 4.0

WEBINAR – Wednesday, May 15
Life Enrichment
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CEUs 3.0

WEBINAR – Wednesday, May 15
Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Teepa Snow’s GEMS™
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | CEUs 3.0

WEBINAR – Thursday, May 16
Pre-Service Dementia Care Training for Direct Care Staff
9:00 am – 4:30 pm | CEUs 6.0

WEBINAR – Thursday, May 16
Understanding and Preventing Opioid Abuse
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | CEUs 3.0

WEBINAR – Wednesday, May 22
Sexuality and Capacity to Consent: Supporting the Non-Dementia Adult Population
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm | CEUs 3.0

WEBINAR – Thursday, May 23
Safe Medication Use in Older Adults
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | CEUs 3.0

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Guest Speaker Webinar Series

Explore special topics with subject-matter experts in this free webinar series.

GUEST SPEAKER WEBINAR – Thursday, June 6
The Art of Compassionate Communication in Caregiving
Featuring Anne Richardson, MA, Board Certified Chaplain, Certified Spiritual Director, and Founder of Nurture Your Journey
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | CEUs 1.5

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Online Classes

Start more than 150 free online caregiving classes anytime at OregonCarePartners.com.

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Free Training & Training Management Tools

Oregon Care Partners is a free caregiver training resource and training management platform dedicated to providing individuals with access to high-quality, comprehensive training resources, empowering them to deliver the best possible care for older adults and people living with dementia in Oregon. Whether you’re an individual looking to enhance your skills or a licensed long-term care organization seeking efficient training solutions, Oregon Care Partners is here to help you create a culture of quality care. Learn more at OregonCarePartners.com and OregonCarePartners.com/training-management.

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